
Welcome, Intro of the Frankfurt Online Learning Academy.
The course leader, Martina Ledermann, welcomes you and introduces herself.
The student will learn about the different print products and the kinds of readability of texts.
The student learns knowledge about the target audiences of design projects.
The students learn how to determine the needs of the target audience for their project. They will get a task for to determine the needs of a fictitious target audience.
The student learns about the first rule of design, the eye-catcher.
The student learns the second rule of design, the groups of elements.
The student learns the third rule of design, the recognition.
We will talk about different pages formats, the golden ratio, three important rules for the page layout, the typical page sizes for flyers and brochures. You will get an overview about the American standards paper formats.
In this lection you learn all about the type area.
You will learn about the layout grid and its use.
In this lection you will learn the secrets of a good layout with some examples and overviews.
In this lection you will learn about the effects of different shapes. In a meditative situation you can feel in yourself how shapes will effect you. You will learn about the weight of a shape with many examples. Also you will learn how to create unique shapes for your customers and how you can design abstract digital illustration with the help of a photography.
You learn about colors and about color theory.
You will learn about the appearance of images. There are many examples how to design photographs and images.
In this Graphic Design Masterclass I will convey you knowledge about how to create outstanding print products.
If you want to become a graphic designer, a painter, a print expert, a web designer or you are simply interested in graphic design, this course is for you.
In this graphics and design tutorial you will learn:
the basic and advanced knowledge about graphic design
important rules and principles of graphic design
how to use the principles of graphic design
which print products exist
about the readability of texts
what is your target audience
how to determine the needs of your target audience
three rules for design
why it is important to create groups of elements and repetitions
knowledge about the page format and layout (for e.g. design grids, columns...)
the secrets of a good layout
possible mistakes a layouter can make
knowledge about shapes (effects of squares, circles, triangles, rectangles)
Knowledge about colors and how to use colors in your designs
Why does color affect us?
Colors and Color Theory
Color Systems (RGB, CMYK)
Color Harmony
You learn everything to know how to use colors in your designs and layouts
Try out this course and make your experiences. This course will help you to grow in professional life as a graphic designer, web developer or layouter.
Bonus lesson: Knowledge about images (effects of images)
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